Learner profiles

understand the main ideas of complex spoken and written English on both concrete and abstract topics

use active and passive vocabularies sufficient to cover a wide range of subjects, including technical topics within his or her field of specialisation

interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers of English quite possible without strain for either party —language production is spontaneous and natural

explain his or her viewpoint on a topical issue, giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options

read, respond to and write clear, detailed texts on a wide range of subjects

ISE III (CEFR C1)

express themselves fluently and spontaneously, almost effortlessly

express themselves using a wide range of complexlanguage structures, vocabulary and functions

use a wide range of idiomatic expressions and colloquialisms

use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes

express themselves spontaneously, very fluently and precisely differentiating finer shades of meaning, even in more complex situations

exploit a comprehensive and reliable mastery of a very wide range of complex language structures, vocabulary and functions

express themselves using idiomatic expressions and colloquialisms

use language effortlessly and appropriately for social, academic and professional purposes

control the direction of a spoken interaction and maintain its flow with ease, relating skilfully to the contributions of the listener

understand the main points, arguments, inferences,

changes in register and emphasis in complex and sometimes unstructured speech, even when delivered at fast native speed

read and respond to virtually all forms of the written language including abstract, structurally or linguistically complex texts, appreciating subtle distinctions of style and implicit as well as explicit meaning

write clear, smoothly flowing complex texts on a wide range of subjects in an appropriate style and with an effective logical structure